volumes

Volume 5 - 2024

Original Research

Published on 09 Feb 2024

Stacking nitrogen mitigation strategies for future pasture-based dairy farms: impacts on leaching and profit

Pierre C. Beukes
Craig Depree
Katrina A. Macintosh
David Silva-Villacorta

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1277131

3,298 views
6 citations

Editorial

Published on 06 Feb 2024

Editorial: Securing animal welfare in times of crisis and animals’ end of life outside conventional slaughter

Winanda W. Ursinus
Lodi H. Laméris
Irene Camerlink
Mette S. Herskin

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1330143

1,808 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 05 Feb 2024

Blend of organic acids improves gut morphology and affects inflammation response in piglets after weaning

Nienke de Groot
Fernando Fariñas
Carolina G. Cabrera-Gómez
Francisco J. Pallares
Guillermo Ramis

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1308514

3,370 views
6 citations

Mini Review

Published on 29 Jan 2024

Oleic acid concentration in bovine adipose tissues: impact on human health, sensory attributes, and genetic regulation

Stephen B. Smith

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1332861

4,330 views
8 citations

Original Research

Published on 23 Jan 2024

Evaluation of direct-fed microbials on in vitro ruminal fermentation, gas production kinetic, and greenhouse gas emissions in different ruminants’ diet

Thiago H. Silva
Bruna R. Amâncio
Elaine Magnani
Gabriel W. Meurer
Henrique G. Reolon
Thaynã G. Timm
Bruno I. Cappellozza
Renata H. Branco
Eduardo M. Paula

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1320075

5,511 views
12 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2024

Productivity and economic feasibility of cultivated forage and food crops in the central highlands of Ethiopia

Gezahagn Kebede
Mulisa Faji
Fekede Feyissa
Gezahegn Mengistu
Aemiro Kehaliew
Kedir Mohammed
Mesfin Dejene
Diriba Geleti
Muluneh Minta
Mulubrhan Balehegn

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2024.1338621

6,485 views
3 citations

Volume 4 - 2023

Original Research

Published on 16 Jan 2024

Duplex droplet digital PCR detection of Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae, major etiological agents of bovine mastitis

Leticia Diana
German Traglia
Virginia Diana
Luis Calvinho
Jimena Laporta
Andrés Iriarte
Rodrigo Puentes

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1336816

3,620 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2024

Morphological characteristics, dry matter yield, and nutritive value of maralfalfa grass (Pennisetum spp.) grown under different planting densities in the central highlands of Ethiopia

Gezahegn Mengistu
Gezahagn Kebede
Mulisa Faji
Fekede Feyissa
Kedir Mohammed
Aemiro Kehaliew
Diriba Geleti
Muluneh Minta
Mulubrhan Balehegn
Estebah F. Rios

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1308911

6,470 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 10 Jan 2024

Arterial pCO2 prediction using saphenous pCO2 in healthy mechanically ventilated dogs

Sara Ghilardi
Davide Gamba
Anna Maria Zanaboni
Paola G. Brambilla
Antonio Casarrubea
Pauline Drummer
Martina Balsamino
Dario Ghezzi
Cristina Ricci
Danilo Caristi

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1291233

2,137 views

Perspective

Published on 05 Jan 2024

Why has animal science not led to improved farm animal health and welfare?

Albert Sundrum

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1214889

6,308 views
10 citations

Original Research

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Novel quality feed from a wasted resource: measuring the nutritional value of low-glycoalkaloids potato haulm in sheep

Justine Kilama
Batool Izhiman
Philip Wagali
Chris Sabastian
Godliver Ngomuo
Haim Rabinowitch
Sameer J. Mabjeesh

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1242989

5,090 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Maternal contact and positive human interactions during lactation impacts piglet performance and behaviour during lactation

Katelyn Tomas
Jemma Savaglia
Kate J. Plush
Darryl N. D’Souza
Kym L. Butler
Paul H. Hemsworth
Alan J. Tilbrook

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1289518

18,524 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Pleasure, quality or status? an analysis of drivers of purchase of fresh pork in China

Maartje D. G. H. Mulders
Klaus G. Grunert
Susanne Pedersen
Karen Brunsø
Yanfeng Zhou

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1327105

2,425 views

Systematic Review

Published on 20 Dec 2023

A systematic review of genotype-by-climate interaction studies in cattle, pigs, and chicken

István Fodor
Mirjam Spoelstra
Mario P. L. Calus
Claudia Kamphuis

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1324830

3,854 views
6 citations

Review

Published on 19 Dec 2023

Lucerne meal in the diet of indigenous chickens: a review

Muzi M. Ginindza

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1274473

8,296 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 Dec 2023

Assessing body condition scores, weight gain dynamics, and fecal egg counts in feedlot and non-feedlot cattle within high throughput abattoirs of the Eastern Cape Province

Beautiful Isabel Mpofu
Mhlangabezi Slayi
Gabriel Mutero
Sisipho Mlahlwa
Ishmael Festus Jaja

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1302320

4,194 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 13 Dec 2023

Comparative study between scan sampling behavioral observations and an automatic monitoring image system on a commercial fattening pig farm

Queralt Allueva Molina
Heng-Lun Ko
Yaneth Gómez
Xavier Manteca
Pol Llonch

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1248972

3,213 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2023

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walpers] intercropping improves grain yield, fodder biomass, and nutritive value

Sanfo Abroulaye
Zampaligré Nouhoun
Delma B. Jethro
Kulo E. Abalo
Ouédraogo Abdoulaye
Rios Esteban F.
Dubeux José
Boote J. Ken
Adesogan Adegbola

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1233570

3,666 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2023

Impact of parity on cow stress, behavior, and production at a farm with guided traffic automatic milking system

Lindsey Davis
Elizabeth A. French
Matias J. Aguerre
Ahmed Ali

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1258935

5,932 views
7 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2023

Extruded diet macronutrient digestibility: plant-based (vegan) vs. animal-based diets in client-owned healthy adult dogs and the impact of guardian compliance during in-home trials

Brooklynn D. Liversidge
Sarah A. S. Dodd
Jennifer L. Adolphe
Diego E. Gomez
Shauna L. Blois
Adronie Verbrugghe

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1288165

6,351 views
5 citations

Correction

Published on 08 Dec 2023

Corrigendum: Diffusing the legal conceptions of the global south and decolonizing international law: crystallizing animal rights through inter-judicial dialogue

Catherine Hall

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1337811

1,317 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Dec 2023

Estimation of genetic parameters for parasite resistance and genome-wide identification of runs of homozygosity islands in Florida Cracker sheep

Jorge Hidalgo
Zaira M. Estrada-Reyes
Ibukun M. Ogunade
Andres A. Pech-Cervantes
Thomas Terrill
Modoluwamu D. Idowu
Godstime Taiwo

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1249470

2,852 views

Review

Published on 07 Dec 2023

Hair sheep in the Americas: economic traits and sustainable production

Lindsey Dearborn
Bakeerah Abdul-Rahmaan
Michael Pesato
Erdogan Memili
Leyla Rios

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1195680

7,056 views
4 citations

Perspective

Published on 05 Dec 2023

The necessity of pen replication to account for and understand the impacts of social dynamics on individual laying hen behavior

Dana L. M. Campbell
Brian J. Horton

Frontiers in Animal Science

doi 10.3389/fanim.2023.1284419

1,388 views
1 citation